Strange facts about waste
Garbology is a science that studies methods of waste processing. In addition, it explores the unique aspects of society through the method of household waste research.
Every second, more than three kilograms of “natural” waste, which does not harm nature, is generated on the planet. It includes egg shells, fruit peels and others. Food waste makes up about 29% of the waste basket of a representative of the population. The remaining 13 percent is occupied by glass, 11 percent by plastic, and 4 percent by metal waste. 18 percent – other types of waste.
A napkin made of paper dissolves completely in sea water in 3 months, matches – in 6 months. Tobacco residue floats for up to 5 years. A polyethylene bag pollutes water for 10-12 years, nylon items disappear after 35 years, an iron can takes 500 years to completely disappear. It takes 1000 years for a glass bottle to completely melt.😫